Make the first move
Begin at the visitor center or the shuttle station in Bryce Canyon City. Take a first look from an amphitheater viewpoint.
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Bryce Canyon
The color changes by the minute over the amphitheater. Pick an overlook, then choose how far into the hoodoos you want to go.
See the first move ↓A DAY WORTH PLANNING
Hoodoos at first light.
The color changes by the minute over the amphitheater. Pick an overlook, then choose how far into the hoodoos you want to go.
Plan around this place →Before you go
Bryce sits high; plan for cooler weather than the lower desert, even on a sunny itinerary.
Make it a night
Bryce Canyon City is a useful base to compare for this visit.
Browse Bryce Canyon City stays ↗Explore experiences ↗Check the source. Then go.
Official park planning ↗Current access guidance ↗See the broad starting area ↗Starting area is illustrative; follow park directions for entrances, shuttles and trailheads.